LAPD releases video showing protester shot in head with 'less-lethal' round

A protester had his hands raised when Los Angeles police shot him in the head with a "less-lethal projectile" during a May demonstration, body camera videos released Friday show.

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US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'wings of gold'

The US Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, received her "wings of gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation.

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Taiwan could become the next flashpoint in the global tech war

The world is becoming increasingly dependent on a Taiwanese company for the most advanced semiconductors, after a stumble by rival Intel. But TSMC is trying to pull off a high-wire act by keeping both China and the United States happy at a time of rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions.

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US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'wings of gold'

The US Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, received her "wings of gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation.

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China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest ever created. Was it worth it?

Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project ever built.

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Taiwan could become the next flashpoint in the global tech war

The world is becoming increasingly dependent on a Taiwanese company for the most advanced semiconductors, after a stumble by rival Intel. But TSMC is trying to pull off a high-wire act by keeping both China and the United States happy at a time of rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions.

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China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest ever created. Was it worth it?

Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydropower project ever built.

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He held up a Black Lives Matter sign not far from KKK headquarters and recorded the reactions

A White filmmaker traveled to a town just outside the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan to document reactions to him holding a Black Lives Matter sign.

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He held up a Black Lives Matter sign not far from KKK headquarters and recorded the reactions

A White filmmaker traveled to a town just outside the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan to document reactions to him holding a Black Lives Matter sign.

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Newly unsealed documents describe Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse of one of Epstein's alleged victims

Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, describes the psychological toll of Epstein's abuse in portions of a newly released deposition from May 3, 2016.

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Bryan Cranston says he had Covid-19 and shares a video of himself donating plasma

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston has appealed to his fans to "keep wearing the damn mask," after revealing that he contracted Covid-19.

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Brazilian President Bolsonaro says he has 'mold' in his lungs after Covid-19 infection

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday he felt weak and might have "mold in the lung" having spent weeks in isolation after catching Covid-19.

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Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears

Hong Kong will postpone legislative elections due to be held in September because of the coronavirus outbreak, the city's leader said Friday.

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Bryan Cranston says he had Covid-19 and shares a video of himself donating plasma

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston has appealed to his fans to "keep wearing the damn mask," after revealing that he contracted Covid-19.

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Hong Kong is setting up an election without a real opposition

Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in forthcoming local elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city following the imposition of a new security law by Beijing.

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Iran to allow Australian ambassador to meet jailed academic

Iranian authorities will allow an Australian ambassador to meet Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian university lecturer who was jailed for spying, according to a news agency affiliated with the country's judiciary.

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Isaias is now the season's second hurricane

Tropical Storm Isaias is now a hurricane.

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Hong Kong is setting up an election without a real opposition

Hong Kong's decision to bar 12 pro-democracy candidates from standing in forthcoming local elections has raised serious concerns over whether genuine political opposition will be tolerated in the city following the imposition of a new security law by Beijing.

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Iran to allow Australian ambassador to meet jailed academic

Iranian authorities will allow an Australian ambassador to meet Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian university lecturer who was jailed for spying, according to a news agency affiliated with the country's judiciary.

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CNN reports on China's war on women

CNN's Ivan Watson gives an in-depth look at the way the Chinese government allegedly treats Uyghur women in Xinjiang, China.

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Dr. Fauci gives his thoughts on another potential lockdown

Dr. Anthony Fauci gives his take on if there is a need to lock down the US again to help fight the spread of Covid-19.

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In Italy, masks have become a fashion statement not a political statement

CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Rome on how Italians are attempting to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections by wearing masks.

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Hong Kong could be unprepared for its third coronavirus wave

Hong Kong has introduced its strictest social distancing measures so far in an effort to stop fears of a third wave of coronavirus. Hospital staff tell CNN's Will Ripley they are already close to capacity and won't be able to cope with a major outbreak.

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When the US might expect to get a Covid-19 vaccine

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen talks to Dr. Moncef Slaoui, chief adviser to "Operation Warp Speed," the federal government's Covid-19 vaccine program, about when Americans can expect a vaccine to be available and how effective it could be.

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Indian serial killer confesses involvement in more than 50 murders. His gang allegedly dumped the bodies in crocodile-infested waters

An Indian serial killer who admitted his involvement in the murder of more than 50 taxi drivers whose bodies were dumped in a crocodile-infested canal has been caught by police after he fled to another state while out of prison on parole.

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Japan sees highest daily increase in Covid-19 cases for third day in a row

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2 US oil executives released from Venezuela prison to house arrest

Two American oil executives held in an overcrowded Venezuelan prison for almost three years have been placed in house arrest, a sign that the embattled government of Nicolas Maduro may be easing its stance toward the detainees.

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Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of a phishing attack

Twitter said Thursday night that it has "significantly limited" access to its internal tools after it learned that the high-profile hack earlier this month affecting dozens of major accounts was the result of a phishing attack targeting the phones of a "small number of employees."

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First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died

Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He died on July 11 after a three-month illness, according to National Geographic.

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2 US oil executives released from Venezuela prison to house arrest

Two American oil executives held in an overcrowded Venezuelan prison for almost three years have been placed in house arrest, a sign that the embattled government of Nicolas Maduro may be easing its stance toward the detainees.

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Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of a phishing attack

Twitter said Thursday night that it has "significantly limited" access to its internal tools after it learned that the high-profile hack earlier this month affecting dozens of major accounts was the result of a phishing attack targeting the phones of a "small number of employees."

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First dog to test positive for Covid-19 in the US, Buddy the German shepherd, has died

Buddy, a 7-year-old German shepherd from Staten Island, New York, was the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States. He died on July 11 after a three-month illness, according to National Geographic.

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Late-night host Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at tech CEOs after hearing

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon joked about the testimonies of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google CEOs who spoke virtually before congress during an antitrust hearing.

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Video shows train derailment in Arizona

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said.

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'Hell on Earth,' Covid-19 patient describes South Texas

CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on two families who were victim to coronavirus in South Texas.

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India gets Rafale fighter jets from France, boosting its air force

Five French-made jet fighters arrived in India on Wednesday, the first of 36 New Dehli ordered as it moves to upgrade its air force amid a spike in tensions with China.

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Doctor reacts to scene at Trump's Texas event: Depressing, distressing and dumb

Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, reacts to President Donald Trump attending a Texas event where few people were seen wearing masks and there was no evidence of social distancing.

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Dramatic video shows officers respond to scary scene at swimming pool

Dramatic bodycam video from Pensacola, Florida, shows police officers respond to a 3-year-old toddler who was found floating in a pool. CNN affiliate WEAR reports.

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'Hell on Earth,' Covid-19 patient describes South Texas

CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on two families who were victim to coronavirus in South Texas.

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Doctor reacts to scene at Trump's Texas event: Depressing, distressing and dumb

Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, reacts to President Donald Trump attending a Texas event where few people were seen wearing masks and there was no evidence of social distancing.

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Dramatic video shows officers respond to scary scene at swimming pool

Dramatic bodycam video from Pensacola, Florida, shows police officers respond to a 3-year-old toddler who was found floating in a pool. CNN affiliate WEAR reports.

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US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany in move that will cost billions

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Louie Gohmert, who's refused to wear a mask, tests positive for Covid-19

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The Uncle Roger controversy: Why people are outraged by a video about cooking rice

On July 8, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng uploaded to YouTube a video titled "DISGUSTED by this Egg Fried Rice Video," under his comedic persona "Uncle Roger."

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US to withdraw nearly 12,000 troops from Germany in move that will cost billions

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Louie Gohmert, who's refused to wear a mask, tests positive for Covid-19

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The Uncle Roger controversy: Why people are outraged by a video about cooking rice

On July 8, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng uploaded to YouTube a video titled "DISGUSTED by this Egg Fried Rice Video," under his comedic persona "Uncle Roger."

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US given dire warning as Covid-19 death toll passes 150,000

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Japan finally announced a fee for plastic bags. Will that stop its obsession with plastic?

Single bananas. Hard boiled eggs. Chocolate chip cookies. In convenience stores across Japan these items all have something in common: they are routinely sold tightly swaddled in plastic wrapping.

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US given dire warning as Covid-19 death toll passes 150,000

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'Indian Matchmaking' creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash

Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to "Indian Matchmaking."

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably in New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to replace a bile duct stent that was originally placed last year, according to the court.

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Arizona train derailment and fire described as 'a scene from hell'

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, officials said Wednesday.

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'Indian Matchmaking' creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash

Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to "Indian Matchmaking."

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg resting comfortably in New York City hospital after non-surgical procedure

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is resting comfortably in a New York City hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to replace a bile duct stent that was originally placed last year, according to the court.

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Try this 5-minute workout to crush burnout

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Trump voter gets heated defending Trump response to pandemic

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of 2016 Trump voters on whether or not they plan on reelecting President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, given his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Parents organize private proms during pandemic

HLN's Lynn Smith reports that some parents are organizing private proms for their teens after cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Unfortunately for Boris Johnson, much of Europe has moved on from Brexit

Europe is braced for its second wave of coronavirus, as infection rates rise in numerous countries, including Spain, France and Germany.

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More than half of India's Mumbai slum residents may have been infected with Covid-19, study suggests

More than half of residents living in Mumbai's crowded slums may have contracted coronavirus and are likely being infected at a much higher rate than those not living in slum areas, a new study has found.

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Top economist thinks US economy is going to lockdown again

CNN's Don Lemon talks to American economist and author Paul Krugman about President Trump's remarks on the economy and the GOP's stimulus plan.

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Try this 5-minute workout to crush burnout

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New Zealand mourns death of former All Blacks captain Andy Haden

The rugby world is paying tribute to Andy Haden, the former All Blacks captain who passed away on Wednesday aged 69.

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Trump voter gets heated defending Trump response to pandemic

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of 2016 Trump voters on whether or not they plan on reelecting President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, given his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Parents organize private proms during pandemic

HLN's Lynn Smith reports that some parents are organizing private proms for their teens after cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Unfortunately for Boris Johnson, much of Europe has moved on from Brexit

Europe is braced for its second wave of coronavirus, as infection rates rise in numerous countries, including Spain, France and Germany.

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Record number of environmental activists killed in 2019

A record 212 land and environmental defenders were killed last year, equivalent to an average of more than four per week, according to a new report from NGO Global Witness.

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New Zealand mourns death of former All Blacks captain Andy Haden

The rugby world is paying tribute to Andy Haden, the former All Blacks captain who passed away on Wednesday aged 69.

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Congress is about to grill the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google

For over a year, top lawmakers in Congress have been investigating Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. The investigation's purpose? To determine whether the companies have abused their power and dominance in the online marketplace.

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Australia names new species after Deadpool, Thor, and other Marvel favorites

As it turns out, Australian scientists are Marvel fans too.

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In California's only known wolf pack, there are now at least 8 new pups

California officials say there's at least eight new pups added to the state's lone wolf pack, the Lassen Pack.

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Samoan chief in New Zealand sentenced to 11 years in jail for slavery but experts say he is just the tip of the iceberg

They thought they were going to New Zealand to make better lives for their families.

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Minnesota Republican county official resigns after posting image comparing mask wearing to Nazi Germany

A Minnesota Republican Party county official has resigned after posting an image on Facebook comparing mask mandates to Jews being forced to wear Stars of David in Nazi Germany, the state party said on Tuesday.

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Barr spars with Democrats over policing and DOJ decisions in fiery hearing at Congress

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Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds

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Minnesota Republican county official resigns after posting image comparing mask wearing to Nazi Germany

A Minnesota Republican Party county official has resigned after posting an image on Facebook comparing mask mandates to Jews being forced to wear Stars of David in Nazi Germany, the state party said on Tuesday.

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Barr spars with Democrats over policing and DOJ decisions in fiery hearing at Congress

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Most Americans support national protests over race, poll finds

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Anger, leaks and tensions at the US Supreme Court during a landmark LGBTQ rights case

When the Supreme Court extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act to gay and lesbian workers in a landmark June ruling, the justices also protected transgender employees.

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Nearly three billion animals killed or displaced by Australia fires

Nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by Australia's devastating bushfires -- almost triple the figure estimated in January -- according to a report released Tuesday.

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Tennis star details debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19

Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov says he's unsure of competing at the US Open as he detailed the debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19.

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New York Times says Trump's Yankees claim took team by surprise

President Donald Trump postponed his plan to throw the opening pitch at a New York Yankees game after saying he'd received an invite to do so. The New York Times reported that both announcements took the baseball team by surprise.

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Amazon takes on the UK's biggest supermarkets with free food delivery

Amazon has started offering free grocery deliveries to Prime members in London and the surrounding area as it seeks to cash in on Britain's coronavirus-induced online shopping boom and take on stores such as Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ocado.

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Trump won't say if Russian bounties came up in Putin call

A reporter asked President Donald Trump whether he brought up alleged Russian bounties on US troops in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Trump falsely claimed that he doesn't discuss his calls with foreign leaders.

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Taiwan's TSMC is becoming one of the world's top companies. Intel's problems are helping

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is nipping at the heels of the world's most valuable corporations.

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Anger, leaks and tensions at the US Supreme Court during a landmark LGBTQ rights case

When the Supreme Court extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act to gay and lesbian workers in a landmark June ruling, the justices also protected transgender employees.

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Tennis star details debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19

Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov says he's unsure of competing at the US Open as he detailed the debilitating side-effects of catching Covid-19.

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Woman killed in an apparent shark attack in Maine

A woman swimming off the coast of Maine was killed Monday after being injured in "what appeared to be a shark attack," according to a statement from Maine Department of Marine Resources.

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Woman killed in an apparent shark attack in Maine

A woman swimming off the coast of Maine was killed Monday after being injured in "what appeared to be a shark attack," according to a statement from Maine Department of Marine Resources.

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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said.

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Former UCLA soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo pleaded guilty Monday for his role in the college admissions scandal, the US Attorney's Office in Massachusetts said.

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States are warning people about suspicious packages of seeds that appear to be from China

If you've received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don't plant them.

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Trump is moving forward with his plan to regulate social media

The Trump administration took a key step on Monday toward fulfilling the president's executive order on social media, formally asking the FCC to develop regulations that could apply to Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms.

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Trump revises lawsuit to block release of tax records after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump filed an amended complaint Monday in New York federal court to argue that the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records is "wildly overbroad" and was issued in "bad faith" -- his latest attempt to block access to such records as part of a criminal inquiry.

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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.

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Georgia news anchor receives first shot in US Phase 3 trial of a Covid vaccine

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States are warning people about suspicious packages of seeds that appear to be from China

If you've received a mysterious package of seeds in the mail lately, don't plant them.

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Trump is moving forward with his plan to regulate social media

The Trump administration took a key step on Monday toward fulfilling the president's executive order on social media, formally asking the FCC to develop regulations that could apply to Facebook, Twitter and other tech platforms.

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Trump revises lawsuit to block release of tax records after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump filed an amended complaint Monday in New York federal court to argue that the Manhattan district attorney's subpoena for his financial records is "wildly overbroad" and was issued in "bad faith" -- his latest attempt to block access to such records as part of a criminal inquiry.

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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.

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Georgia news anchor receives first shot in US Phase 3 trial of a Covid vaccine

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Hear from first US participant to receive Moderna Phase 3 trial vaccine

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen spoke with with Dawn Baker, the first person in the US to get a shot of Moderna's investigational vaccine in a Phase 3 trial. Moderna is developing it with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

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Ex-GOP governor: 'No question' Trump laying groundwork to contest election

Tom Ridge, former Homeland Security Secretary and former Republican governor of Pennsylvania addresses mail-in voting concerns ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

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Walmart bans couple seen in video wearing the Nazi swastika on their face coverings

Walmart said it has banned a couple from its stores after they were seen on video wearing face coverings with swastikas as they shopped at one of its Minnesota locations.

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John Lewis' words get standing ovation from Pelosi and McConnell

Lawmakers pay their respects to the civil rights icon and late congressman, Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, as his body lies in state at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

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Disturbing rise of Covid-19 cases among US military in Japan

The spread of the coronavirus among US military personnel in Okinawa, Japan is amplifying resentment on an island which relies on tourism. CNN gets an exclusive access to the US Marine base Camp Hansen in Okinawa. Journalist Kaori Enjoji reports.

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Republican Senator calls slavery a 'necessary evil'

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas described slavery as a "necessary evil" in his ongoing effort to prevent US schools from teaching the 1619 Project, an initiative from The New York Times that reframes American history around the date of August 1619, when the first slave ship arrived on America's shores.

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Lewis Hamilton clarifies anti-vaccine Instagram post after backlash

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has clarified his views on a potential coronavirus vaccine after sharing an anti-vaccination post on social media.

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This summer, multiple spacecraft are launching to Mars. Here's why

If it seems like Mars is a popular destination right now, that's for a reason: The chance to fly there only comes around every 26 months.

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'Tenet' will open internationally before the US

Overseas audiences will have a chance to uncover the mysteries of "Tenet" before moviegoers in the United States.

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Melania Trump announces Rose Garden renovation

Melania Trump announced Monday she will oversee a renovation of the White House Rose Garden, overhauling the iconic greenspace adjacent to the Oval Office and West Wing.

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A rescuer abseiled 130 feet down an airless well to save a trapped owl

Rescuers in northern Germany have managed to save a young eagle owl who was trapped at the bottom of a 130-foot well at a ruined castle.

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US ambassador to South Korea shaves off his controversial mustache, saying it's too hot under a mask

The US ambassador to South Korea has shaved off his controversial mustache, saying it was too uncomfortable when wearing a mask as part of coronavirus measures.

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Google will let employees work from home until at least next summer

Google will let employees work from home until at least July 2021, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

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NASA will send a balloon the size of a football field to study how stars form

NASA plans to send an enormous balloon to the edge of Earth's stratosphere in search of secrets about how stars and planets form.

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Wiley sparks Twitter virtual 'walkout' over anti-Semitic tweets

Actors, activists and performing arts organizations are staging a 48-hour protest over the platform's handling of anti-Semitic posts over the weekend by a popular British rapper.

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MLB's Miami Marlins cancels home opener after coronavirus outbreak among players and staff, ESPN reports

The Miami Marlins' home opener against the Baltimore Orioles set for Monday has been canceled due to a number of Marlins players and staff testing positive for Covid-19, according to multiple reports.

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Jury trials were meant to deliver justice. Covid-19 brought them to a halt

Kellie Meir has waited two years to see the man accused of causing her son's death face trial.

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A North Korean coronavirus outbreak might be the biggest threat Kim Jong Un has ever faced

The ruling Kim dynasty of North Korea has for decades predicated their regime on the notion that only they can protect the Korean people from the outside world, be that capitalists, the United States or other hostile forces.

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Republican governor: I didn't want to do a mask mandate, but I had to

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) explains to CNN's Wolf Blitzer why he decided to implement a mask mandate in his state.

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Analysis: Trump's team dodges virus blame while jobless benefit cuts loom

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Flu and pneumonia shots may lower risk for Alzheimer's, studies find

It turns out that flu and pneumonia shots may be good for more than what their names suggest.

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Halep pulls out of tennis' return event over virus fears

The first official tennis tournament to be staged during the coronavirus pandemic lost its top attraction when Simona Halep pulled out Sunday in a move that frustrated organizers.

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British tourists disappointed by UK U-turn on travel corridor with Spain

British tourists have been left disappointed by a UK government decision that requires all people returning from Spain to self-isolate for 14 days.

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Halep pulls out of tennis' return event over virus fears

The first official tennis tournament to be staged during the coronavirus pandemic lost its top attraction when Simona Halep pulled out Sunday in a move that frustrated organizers.

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Online survivor groups are a source of hope and support for those diagnosed with Covid-19

The posts come every few minutes. Members from South Africa to Arizona report their coronavirus symptoms. Someone asks for vitamin suggestions. Another user asks for prayers for their mom.

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US tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths 4 days in a row as experts urge the country to shut down

Coronavirus deaths in the US topped 1,000 four days in a row last week amid ongoing debates on the return of school and mask mandates.

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He always dreamed of stepping foot on the moon. He made it there after his death

Today, we know Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins as the first men to land on the moon, 51 years ago. But, if not for a turn of events, history may have also known another name: Eugene Shoemaker.

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Online survivor groups are a source of hope and support for those diagnosed with Covid-19

The posts come every few minutes. Members from South Africa to Arizona report their coronavirus symptoms. Someone asks for vitamin suggestions. Another user asks for prayers for their mom.

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Huge black bear spotted relaxing in a pool

A woman in Virginia was delighted when a large black bear decided to take a nap in a kiddie pool she had in her backyard.

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Naya Rivera's ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, said her death left a 'hole' in everyone's heart

Ryan Dorsey, the ex-husband of 33-year-old Naya Rivera, posted a heartbreaking tribute to the actress on Instagram after investigators announced her death earlier this month.

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New DNA study offers insight into trans-Atlantic slave trade

Much of what we know about the horrors of slavery in the Americas comes from historical records. But new research shows that evidence of the slave trade's atrocities can also be found in the DNA of African Americans.

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North Korea reports first Covid-19 case

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Graduate fashion designer accuses Balenciaga of appropriation

An up-and-coming fashion designer has accused Balenciaga of appropriating her work, alleging that the luxury label posted an image to social media strikingly similar to one in her portfolio, which it had requested to see.

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Graduate fashion designer accuses Balenciaga of appropriation

An up-and-coming fashion designer has accused Balenciaga of appropriating her work, alleging that the luxury label posted an image to social media strikingly similar to one in her portfolio, which it had requested to see.

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Scenes you don't expect to see in America

Heavily armed, unidentifiable security agents dressed in camouflage have been snatching anti-racism protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and bundling them into unmarked cars, with no clear justification. They're scenes you might expect to see in authoritarian countries, not in America. 

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Columnist: If Martians saw this, they'd scratch their heads

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman reacts to President Donald Trump's boast on Fox News about his results from a cognitive test, saying that if Martians came to Earth and saw the interview clip, they would be "scratching their head."

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder and influential blues rock guitarist Peter Green has died at the age of 73, his family's legal representatives confirmed on Saturday.

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Scenes you don't expect to see in America

Heavily armed, unidentifiable security agents dressed in camouflage have been snatching anti-racism protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and bundling them into unmarked cars, with no clear justification. They're scenes you might expect to see in authoritarian countries, not in America. 

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Columnist: If Martians saw this, they'd scratch their heads

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman reacts to President Donald Trump's boast on Fox News about his results from a cognitive test, saying that if Martians came to Earth and saw the interview clip, they would be "scratching their head."

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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green dies at 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder and influential blues rock guitarist Peter Green has died at the age of 73, his family's legal representatives confirmed on Saturday.

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Hong Kong's vast $3.8 billion rain-tunnel network

Below the mountains that overlook Hong Kong's financial district, drainage engineer Alex Lau is ankle-deep in water flowing into a giant tunnel almost twice the height of a double-decker bus.

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Welcome to the real world, Mr. President

President Donald Trump gave in to the realities of Covid-19 when he canceled the plan to hold portions of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Trump had insisted on moving some of the festivities to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper highlighted the dangers of hosting a major event during a pandemic. Now, with the surging virus ravaging the Sunshine State, the President is resigned to sticking to the original location and holding a pared-back convention in Charlotte.

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Hong Kong's vast $3.8 billion rain-tunnel network

Below the mountains that overlook Hong Kong's financial district, drainage engineer Alex Lau is ankle-deep in water flowing into a giant tunnel almost twice the height of a double-decker bus.

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Welcome to the real world, Mr. President

President Donald Trump gave in to the realities of Covid-19 when he canceled the plan to hold portions of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Trump had insisted on moving some of the festivities to Florida after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper highlighted the dangers of hosting a major event during a pandemic. Now, with the surging virus ravaging the Sunshine State, the President is resigned to sticking to the original location and holding a pared-back convention in Charlotte.

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Scotland's Covid-19 approach is fueling independence movement

Boris Johnson's first trip to Scotland since becoming prime minister was intended as an effort to shore up Union ties. But many Scots approve of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's cautious approach to the coronavirus pandemic, which could have implications for Scotland's independence movement. Nic Robertson reports.

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This sculpture at CIA headquarters holds one of the world's most famous unsolved mysteries

In the middle of CIA headquarters, there sits a sculpture that contains a secret code that has stumped top cryptologists for decades.

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The pandemic's unlikely pet: Chickens

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the food supply in America was in question. Images of barren grocery store shelves, cleared out meat sections and empty freezer aisles littered the internet.

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Russian goalkeeper, 16, makes remarkable recovery after being struck by lightning

Russian goalkeeper Ivan Zaborovsky, 16, has made a remarkable recovery after he was struck by lightning during a training session earlier this month.

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'It's OK to not feel great': Mom's suicide left female role model vacuum for runner and filmmaker

An Olympic 10,000-meter runner turned marathoner by day, actor, director, screenwriter and author in all other spare hours she can salvage, Alexi Pappas rarely pauses for breath.

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'It's OK to not feel great': Mom's suicide left female role model vacuum for runner and filmmaker

An Olympic 10,000-meter runner turned marathoner by day, actor, director, screenwriter and author in all other spare hours she can salvage, Alexi Pappas rarely pauses for breath.

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A man using a prosthetic mask stole more than $100,000 at casinos, prosecutors say

A prosthetic mask, counterfeit driver's licenses, and personal information obtained on the internet. That's how federal authorities say a Michigan man allegedly managed to steal more than $100,000 from casino patrons in Michigan and Kansas.

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Three storms threaten the US and Caribbean this weekend

Three separate storm systems are threatening the United States and the Caribbean this weekend.

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Why the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking' is causing a stir

The new Netflix series "Indian Matchmaking" brings to light an ancient tradition that is still going on today.

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More than a third of coronavirus patients feel symptoms for weeks, CDC says

Coronavirus symptoms can stick around for weeks, even in otherwise healthy people who don't have a severe case of the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a grim new analysis.

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A man using a prosthetic mask stole more than $100,000 at casinos, prosecutors say

A prosthetic mask, counterfeit driver's licenses, and personal information obtained on the internet. That's how federal authorities say a Michigan man allegedly managed to steal more than $100,000 from casino patrons in Michigan and Kansas.

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Three storms threaten the US and Caribbean this weekend

Three separate storm systems are threatening the United States and the Caribbean this weekend.

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Why the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking' is causing a stir

The new Netflix series "Indian Matchmaking" brings to light an ancient tradition that is still going on today.

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More than a third of coronavirus patients feel symptoms for weeks, CDC says

Coronavirus symptoms can stick around for weeks, even in otherwise healthy people who don't have a severe case of the virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a grim new analysis.

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How McDonald's plans to enforce its new mask policy

McDonald's and Chipotle announced they would soon require customers to wear masks or other face coverings as cases of Covid-19 surge across the United States.

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How McDonald's plans to enforce its new mask policy

McDonald's and Chipotle announced they would soon require customers to wear masks or other face coverings as cases of Covid-19 surge across the United States.

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LIVE: Bahamas warns of 'grave health crisis' over Covid

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LIVE: Bahamas warns of 'grave health crisis' over Covid

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US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes

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US agents enter Chinese consulate compound in Houston after deadline for closure passes

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Traveling while Asian during the pandemic

With a spike in anti-Asian incidents worldwide, CNN Travel talks with Asians who travel for a living to learn how they have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Traveling while Asian during the pandemic

With a spike in anti-Asian incidents worldwide, CNN Travel talks with Asians who travel for a living to learn how they have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Google is wading into a market that China really wants to own

Google is teaming up with India's hottest tech company to win over new smartphone users. That should worry the Chinese firms who have long dominated the market in the world's second most populous nation.

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Australian military deployed amid worsening epidemic in state of Victoria

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Another study finds hydroxychloroquine does not help Covid-19 patients

More evidence is emerging to underscore that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine does not help Covid-19 patients.

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Min Hyunwoo's sun-drenched photos capture the essence of youth

Summer is Min Hyunwoo's favorite time of the year. For the 32-year-old South Korean photographer, it's a period reminiscent of his childhood -- an opportunity to relive vivid memories and create new, long-lasting ones.

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Thailand protest movement puts country's youth on collision course with establishment

Thailand's student movement has reignited, as young people across the country defy threats from the military-backed government to take to the streets and call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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US confirms fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane for inspection

The US military on Thursday confirmed that one of its fighter jets had flown within a few thousand feet of an Iranian commercial aircraft over Syria to "inspect it," after Iranian state media released videos showing apparently shaken and injured passengers.

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World will have 710M tons of plastic pollution by 2040 despite efforts to cut waste, study says

If the world embarked on an immediate and globally-coordinated effort to reduce our plastic consumption, there would still be an estimated 710 million metric tons of plastic that will pollute the environment by 2040, new research has found.

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A Virginia high school named for Robert E. Lee will be renamed for Rep. John Lewis

A Virginia high school named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be renamed to honor the late US Rep. John Lewis, effective this fall, the local school board said Thursday.

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Thailand protest movement puts country's youth on collision course with establishment

Thailand's student movement has reignited, as young people across the country defy threats from the military-backed government to take to the streets and call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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US confirms fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane for inspection

The US military on Thursday confirmed that one of its fighter jets had flown within a few thousand feet of an Iranian commercial aircraft over Syria to "inspect it," after Iranian state media released videos showing apparently shaken and injured passengers.

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World will have 710M tons of plastic pollution by 2040 despite efforts to cut waste, study says

If the world embarked on an immediate and globally-coordinated effort to reduce our plastic consumption, there would still be an estimated 710 million metric tons of plastic that will pollute the environment by 2040, new research has found.

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A Virginia high school named for Robert E. Lee will be renamed for Rep. John Lewis

A Virginia high school named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be renamed to honor the late US Rep. John Lewis, effective this fall, the local school board said Thursday.

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Bill Gates predicts when virus will be easier to contain

Microsoft founder Bill Gates called the coronavirus infection rate in the US "deeply troubling" and doesn't suspect things will get better soon.

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Trump called Fox News doctor his 'guide.' Hear what CNN anchor calls him

CNN's Brianna Keilar calls out various statements made by Fox News' Dr. Marc Siegel after President Trump praised him during an interview.

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Crowd saves two children from burning building

The two siblings, aged three and ten, escaped a fire that broke out, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

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He battled Covid-19 for 128 days. Here's what he wants you to know

"Miracle" Larry Kelly recovered from being infected with coronavirus. He spoke to CNN's Brianna Keilar about his experience after 128 days of hospitalization.

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Bill Gates predicts when virus will be easier to contain

Microsoft founder Bill Gates called the coronavirus infection rate in the US "deeply troubling" and doesn't suspect things will get better soon.

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Trump called Fox News doctor his 'guide.' Hear what CNN anchor calls him

CNN's Brianna Keilar calls out various statements made by Fox News' Dr. Marc Siegel after President Trump praised him during an interview.

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Crowd saves two children from burning building

The two siblings, aged three and ten, escaped a fire that broke out, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

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He battled Covid-19 for 128 days. Here's what he wants you to know

"Miracle" Larry Kelly recovered from being infected with coronavirus. He spoke to CNN's Brianna Keilar about his experience after 128 days of hospitalization.

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DOJ watchdog report finds lack of staffing contributed to Covid outbreak

The Justice Department's internal watchdog found that a federal prison in California where nearly 1,000 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus was slow to implement safety measures and lacked adequate staffing to confront the growing pandemic.

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Body of civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at US Capitol

The body of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the US Capitol, a form of ceremonial tribute to honor the lives of American statesmen and military leaders.

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Massachusetts restaurant repeals a dress code policy

A Massachusetts restaurant owner has apologized and eliminated a dress code policy after garnering backlash from residents and local politicians, who called the policy racist.

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Mysterious events in Iran raise questions about Trump strategy

While US news feeds are dominated by unspeakable tragedies and trivial Trump pursuits, a series of events unfolding in Iran warrants close attention.

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These young medics are fighting Covid-19 misinformation in 30 languages

Determined to protect minority communities from Covid-19 misinformation, a group of young doctors set about offering health information in over 30 languages.

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Gymnastics Australia promises action after multiple former athletes allege mental and physical abuse

Australia's gymnastics federation has promised to take action after multiple former gymnasts allege they were subject to emotional and physical abuse during their careers.

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Boko Haram militants kill five hostages kidnapped in Nigeria's northeast, UN says

Boko Haram militants have killed five hostages, including four aid workers, who were abducted last month in northeastern Nigeria, a UN spokeswoman told CNN on Thursday.

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TikTok could be sold to American investors to avert US ban, reports say

Could an American takeover of TikTok save it from being locked out of the United States?

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Taiwan's parliament approves proposal to rename China Airlines

Renaming a company is always going to be a complicated undertaking, but rarely does it hit the levels of controversy currently swirling around China Airlines, Taiwan's largest air carrier.

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Concentration camp guard convicted in one of the last Nazi trials in history

A former Nazi concentration camp guard was convicted of thousands of counts of being an accessory to murder and given a two-year suspended prison sentence Thursday, a court announced.

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Taiwan's parliament approves proposal to rename China Airlines

Renaming a company is always going to be a complicated undertaking, but rarely does it hit the levels of controversy currently swirling around China Airlines, Taiwan's largest air carrier.

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Concentration camp guard convicted in one of the last Nazi trials in history

A former Nazi concentration camp guard was convicted of thousands of counts of being an accessory to murder and given a two-year suspended prison sentence Thursday, a court announced.

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American presidents generally don't try to invade their own country

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American presidents generally don't try to invade their own country

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Liverpool lifts 'special' Premier League title after thrilling victory against Chelsea

Liverpool finally got its hands on the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield.

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Trump accused of deploying 'secret police' as part of 'authoritarian' law enforcement surge

American presidents generally don't try to invade their own country.

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Fox News parts ways with a morning host who caused a Covid-19 scare

Fox News has parted ways with a host who dismayed fellow staffers when she came to work while visibly sick in the early days of the coronavirus crisis.

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Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to become season's first hurricane as a new tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico

The most active part of the hurricane season is still weeks away, but experts' predictions for a busy season appear to be holding true, with the National Hurricane Center now monitoring two systems.

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A typo on a death certificate exposes a man allegedly trying to avoid prison

A Long Island man allegedly created a fake death certificate to avoid being sentenced for unrelated charges but a typo on the certificate gave him away, prosecutors said.

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Mike Pompeo is botching his job

Just when you thought Mike Pompeo's reputation couldn't sink any lower, along comes the blatantly ideological and highly politicized report of his Commission on Unalienable Rights.

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Liverpool lifts 'special' Premier League title after thrilling victory against Chelsea

Liverpool finally got its hands on the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield.

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Cafeteria worker on White House grounds tests positive for Covid-19 as staffers urged not to panic

Administration officials were alerted on Wednesday that a cafeteria employee on the White House grounds has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email viewed by CNN.

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The Boston Red Sox put up a Black Lives Matter billboard over the Massachusetts Turnpike

The Boston Red Sox are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Cafeteria worker on White House grounds tests positive for Covid-19 as staffers urged not to panic

Administration officials were alerted on Wednesday that a cafeteria employee on the White House grounds has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email viewed by CNN.

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Twitter hackers accessed direct messages of 36 accounts, company says

The hackers that compromised a range of high-profile Twitter accounts last week accessed the direct messages of as many as 36 users, the company said Wednesday evening.

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The Boston Red Sox put up a Black Lives Matter billboard over the Massachusetts Turnpike

The Boston Red Sox are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Twitter hackers accessed direct messages of 36 accounts, company says

The hackers that compromised a range of high-profile Twitter accounts last week accessed the direct messages of as many as 36 users, the company said Wednesday evening.

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Rand Paul joins pile-on of GOP congresswoman for splitting with Trump

Sen. Rand Paul, a long-time critic of Rep. Liz Cheney, joined the conservative pile-on of the Wyoming Republican, saying on Wednesday: "I don't think she's good for the country" and accused her of trying to "sabotage" President Donald Trump's foreign policy.

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Humans may have arrived in North America much earlier than believed, new research says

Scientists have discovered evidence that may push back the timeline for humans living in North America from 13,000 years ago to 30,000 years ago, according to two new studies.

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'Chair Girl' avoids jail for hurling chair onto Toronto freeway from high-rise building

A 20-year-old woman nicknamed "Chair Girl," who was filmed hurling a chair onto a freeway from the balcony of a high-rise building in downtown Toronto, has avoided jail time.

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Republican who reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez 'f*****g b****' gives non-apology master class

On Wednesday morning, Florida Republican Rep. Ted Yoho took to the House floor to deliver an "apology."

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Rolling Stones debut long-lost track featuring Jimmy Page

The Rolling Stones have unveiled "Scarlet," a previously unheard track featuring Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Blind Faith's Rick Gerch.

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Education in one Nigerian slum goes digital as charity creates virtual learning hub

Seated outside her home in Makoko, a low-income community in Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, Margaret Okpoe is tapping away on her new tablet.

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US orders closure of Chinese consulate in Houston

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Give us higher pay not woke words, says ex-driver taking on Uber in the UK

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House to vote Wednesday on removing Confederate statues

Lawmakers in the House are expected to vote on legislation Wednesday to expel Confederate statues from the US Capitol.

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Orlando Bloom says his missing dog, Mighty, is dead and reveals a tribute tattoo

After a grueling seven-day search, Orlando Bloom says his dog, Mighty, is dead.

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CNN's Alisyn Camerota on lawsuit: I guess Fox News is rotten to the core

CNN's Alisyn Camerota reacts to a lawsuit filed in federal court against Fox News which accused former host Ed Henry of rape and alleged that he retaliated against two women who rejected his advances.

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5 ways to get your kids to wear masks

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Scientists accidentally create new hybrid fish

Researchers in Hungary were trying to save the Russian sturgeon from extinction. Instead, they accidentally created the hybrid "sturddlefish."

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US returns to 1,000 coronavirus deaths in a day and officials warn pandemic will only get worse

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The EU struck a big rescue deal on Covid-19. But it might have dealt a blow to democracy

Brussels began the week in celebratory mood, as member states of the European Union finally agreed how they would distribute around $2 trillion of funds across the bloc over the next seven years.

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China says the US 'abruptly demanded' the closure of its consulate in Houston

The United States government has abruptly ordered China to "cease all operations and events" at its consulate in Houston, Texas, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in what it called an "unprecedented escalation" in recent actions taken by Washington.

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Stern warnings issued to fans amid Liverpool's historic trophy presentation

Manager Jurgen Klopp has likened it to the eager anticipation of opening presents on Christmas Day, but Liverpool fans have been urged to stay at home ahead of the team's trophy presentation at Anfield on Wednesday.

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Give us higher pay not woke words, says ex-driver taking on Uber in the UK

Yaseen Aslam never set out to drive for a living. But in 2006, laid off from his job in tech with few other options, he found work as a taxi driver. He stuck with it because it offered flexibility and paid well — £500 ($635) in a weekend, after expenses. In 2013, he was lured to a startup offering even more lucrative pay and bonuses: Uber.

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The truth about Trump's cognitive test

President Donald Trump's latest job qualification, according to President Trump, is not having dementia. In an interview with Fox News' Chris Wallace on Sunday, in which the journalist told Trump that according to recent polling more Americans believe former Vice President Joe Biden is more mentally fit to serve as president than Trump is, Trump trotted out a brag he's shared several times over the past few months: that he aced a test. Namely, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test, a cognitive screening test for memory loss or early dementia.

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At least 14 injured in Chicago funeral home shooting

Fourteen people were hospitalized after a shoot-out at a funeral in Chicago Tuesday, police said.

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The truth about Trump's cognitive test

President Donald Trump's latest job qualification, according to President Trump, is not having dementia. In an interview with Fox News' Chris Wallace on Sunday, in which the journalist told Trump that according to recent polling more Americans believe former Vice President Joe Biden is more mentally fit to serve as president than Trump is, Trump trotted out a brag he's shared several times over the past few months: that he aced a test. Namely, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test, a cognitive screening test for memory loss or early dementia.

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Two couples include a rare comet in their proposals for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic engagement

Two couples had their eyes on the sky when getting engaged, capturing a rare comet the moment the question was popped.

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At least 14 injured in Chicago funeral home shooting

Fourteen people were hospitalized after a shoot-out at a funeral in Chicago Tuesday, police said.

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Tensions over Nile River dam project as heavy rain sows confusion

Nine years of talks and several fragile agreements over how to share the water of the world's longest river were almost thrown out of the window last week — all because of a bout of heavy rain.

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Thiem defends Djokovic after controversial tour

World No. 3 Dominic Thiem has said recent criticism of Novak Djokovic for his part in organizing the controversial Adria Tour in June is unfair.

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Tensions over Nile River dam project as heavy rain sows confusion

Nine years of talks and several fragile agreements over how to share the water of the world's longest river were almost thrown out of the window last week — all because of a bout of heavy rain.

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Eagerly awaiting the 'Friends' reunion? David Schwimmer has some good news

It might be hard to see some of your actual friends this year, but David Schwimmer has some news that might cheer you up: the "Friends" reunion could start filming next month.

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UK took its 'eye off the ball' on Russian meddling, long-awaited report finds

The UK took its "eye off the ball" in relation to Russia's attempts to influence British politics and allowed illicit finance to swirl around London unchecked, a long-awaited report says.

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Eagerly awaiting the 'Friends' reunion? David Schwimmer has some good news

It might be hard to see some of your actual friends this year, but David Schwimmer has some news that might cheer you up: the "Friends" reunion could start filming next month.

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UK took its 'eye off the ball' on Russian meddling, long-awaited report finds

The UK took its "eye off the ball" in relation to Russia's attempts to influence British politics and allowed illicit finance to swirl around London unchecked, a long-awaited report says.

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Tens of thousands displaced in Assam as floods heap misery on pandemic stricken region

Unrelenting monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in the Indian state of Assam, killing at least 85 people, displacing tens of thousands residents and drowning rare wildlife in a national park.

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US sanctions 11 Chinese companies over human rights abuses in Xinjiang

The United States is restricting 11 Chinese companies from buying American technology and other goods because it says they're linked to alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang.

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Tens of thousands displaced in Assam as floods heap misery on pandemic stricken region

Unrelenting monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in the Indian state of Assam, killing at least 85 people, displacing tens of thousands residents and drowning rare wildlife in a national park.

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'Things could get very ugly': Experts fear crisis after the election

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Trump's 'law and order' is starting to look like martial law

The strange and frightening images of unidentified military-looking men taking protesters off the streets of Portland, Oregon, and into unmarked vans may be headed to a city near you if that city is, as President Donald Trump declared Monday, run by "liberal Democrats."

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Racial discrimination may harm Black people's cognitive health, study finds

Chronic stress can change your brain. Experiencing racism could make it worse.

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Why Trump flipped on wearing face masks

CNN's Dana Bash reports President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of himself wearing a face mask because of his poor poll numbers.

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Chinese city in 'wartime' lockdown over spike in coronavirus cases

A "wartime" state has been declared in the capital of Xinjiang, home to China's persecuted Muslim-majority Uyghur ethnic group, as authorities implement strict and sweeping measures to stem a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Why Trump flipped on wearing face masks

CNN's Dana Bash reports President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of himself wearing a face mask because of his poor poll numbers.

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Republican leaders vow to fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy this year, despite some apprehension

Senate Republican leaders, undeterred by the scathing criticism leveled against them for blocking President Barack Obama's election-year Supreme Court nominee in 2016, are signaling that they are prepared to confirm a nominee by President Donald Trump even if that vacancy occurred after this year's election.

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The AN-225: How the Cold War created the world's largest airplane

The first powered plane flight, performed by the Wright Brothers over the windswept beach of North Carolina's Kitty Hawk in 1903, covered 120 feet. That historic flight would fit entirely in the cargo hold of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world's biggest fully operational plane.

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Alvin Ailey dance theater official fired after sexual misconduct allegations

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the most prominent dance companies in the US and an iconic institution in the world of Black performing arts, on Monday fired a senior artistic director amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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Suspect in fatal shooting at US judge's home described himself as 'anti-feminist'

On his website, Roy Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" lawyer who defended "men's rights." His personal writings and life's work reveal a toxic stew of sexist and racist bigotry.

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Republican leaders vow to fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy this year, despite some apprehension

Senate Republican leaders, undeterred by the scathing criticism leveled against them for blocking President Barack Obama's election-year Supreme Court nominee in 2016, are signaling that they are prepared to confirm a nominee by President Donald Trump even if that vacancy occurred after this year's election.

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The AN-225: How the Cold War created the world's largest airplane

The first powered plane flight, performed by the Wright Brothers over the windswept beach of North Carolina's Kitty Hawk in 1903, covered 120 feet. That historic flight would fit entirely in the cargo hold of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya, the world's biggest fully operational plane.

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Alvin Ailey dance theater official fired after sexual misconduct allegations

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the most prominent dance companies in the US and an iconic institution in the world of Black performing arts, on Monday fired a senior artistic director amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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Couple who brandished guns at US protesters face charges

The Missouri couple seen in a viral video brandishing guns at protesters outside their mansion have been charged, the St. Louis circuit attorney said.

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At least 400 active 'clusters' reported in France

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The 55 most shocking lines from Chris Wallace's interview with Donald Trump

President Donald Trump sat for an interview that aired over the weekend with "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace, one of the most skilled -- and best -- interviewers in the news business. It did not go well for the President.

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Tower of London's famous Beefeaters facing job losses for first time in 500-year history

Beefeaters, the Yeoman Warders who live and work at the Tower of London, are facing job losses for the first time in their 500-year history.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp 'threatened to kill me many times'

US actress Amber Heard has alleged in court that her ex-husband Johnny Depp threatened to kill her "many times," especially later in their relationship, UK's PA Media reported on Monday.

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UK suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty and extends China arms embargo to the city

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the UK will change its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong to reflect his government's "serious concerns" about its new security law, but called for engagement with China.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp 'threatened to kill me many times'

US actress Amber Heard has alleged in court that her ex-husband Johnny Depp threatened to kill her "many times," especially later in their relationship, UK's PA Media reported on Monday.

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Sweden pays human and economic toll for not locking down

Sweden's soft approach to the coronavirus pandemic has been controversial as the country opted against locking down to protect the economy. However, Sweden hasn't been spared from great economic pain. CNN's Phil Black reports.

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Video shows animals trying to escape from flooding amid destruction in Asia

Widespread flooding caused by continuous heavy monsoon rains have been ravaging Asia: Home and farms are under water in Bangladesh and India; Banks of China's main river are under strain. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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Protests in Portland have carried on for more than 50 days. Here's how they started

For more than fifty days, protests in Portland have carried on. While many have been peaceful, those demonstrations have also been marked by violence, vandalism, arson, arrests and allegations of police brutality.

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Sweden pays human and economic toll for not locking down

Sweden's soft approach to the coronavirus pandemic has been controversial as the country opted against locking down to protect the economy. However, Sweden hasn't been spared from great economic pain. CNN's Phil Black reports.

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Video shows animals trying to escape from flooding amid destruction in Asia

Widespread flooding caused by continuous heavy monsoon rains have been ravaging Asia: Home and farms are under water in Bangladesh and India; Banks of China's main river are under strain. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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Protests in Portland have carried on for more than 50 days. Here's how they started

For more than fifty days, protests in Portland have carried on. While many have been peaceful, those demonstrations have also been marked by violence, vandalism, arson, arrests and allegations of police brutality.

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Denmark is a liberal paradise for many people, but the reality is very different for immigrants

Muhammad Aslam loves his home -- an apartment in a low-rise public housing estate at the heart of the diverse and gentrifying Copenhagen neighborhood of Norrebro.

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How John Lewis befriended a young boy and changed his life forever

When she saw the news Friday night that John Lewis had died, Lauren Annarino of Johnson City, Tennessee, picked up the phone to make a dreaded call to her 12-year-old grandson.

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Denmark is a liberal paradise for many people, but the reality is very different for immigrants

Muhammad Aslam loves his home -- an apartment in a low-rise public housing estate at the heart of the diverse and gentrifying Copenhagen neighborhood of Norrebro.

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The UAE has successfully launched the Arab world's first Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates successfully launched its Mars-bound Hope Probe on Sunday, marking the the Arab world's first interplanetary mission -- and the first of three international missions to the Red Planet this summer.

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Russia, the US and the Covid-19 vaccine free-for-all

Last Thursday, security officials from three countries told us that Russian hackers were targeting organizations involved in Covid-19 vaccine research in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Dominique Fung upends the objectification of Asian women in surreal paintings

In Dominique Fung's paintings, baby blue hues dance with pastel pinks to create, at first glance, playful fantasies with Asian motifs. Like the works of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Jean-Léon Gérôme, Fung's scenes entice with nude women reclining among porcelain vessels. However, closer inspection reveals stray knives, impaled fruit and dismembered limbs; the mirage dematerializes.

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Russia, the US and the Covid-19 vaccine free-for-all

Last Thursday, security officials from three countries told us that Russian hackers were targeting organizations involved in Covid-19 vaccine research in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Thousands of bees found after honey drips down house's walls

A Pennsylvania couple didn't know they had house guests until lines of fresh honey started dripping down the walls of their home's mudroom.

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Dominique Fung upends the objectification of Asian women in surreal paintings

In Dominique Fung's paintings, baby blue hues dance with pastel pinks to create, at first glance, playful fantasies with Asian motifs. Like the works of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Jean-Léon Gérôme, Fung's scenes entice with nude women reclining among porcelain vessels. However, closer inspection reveals stray knives, impaled fruit and dismembered limbs; the mirage dematerializes.

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Protesters asked to leave or risk arrest after Portland Police Association office is set ablaze

Authorities asked protesters near the Portland Police Association office to leave Saturday night or risk arrest.

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This is the best way to honor John Lewis' legacy

There is a bridge in Selma, Alabama, where the 25-year-old John Lewis nearly died during the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" march. This bridge, named after Edmund Pettus -- a Confederate general and leader of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan -- spans the reality of America's racist foundations and the dream of a just country.

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Seven things you probably didn't know were connected to slavery

As protesters across the United States continue calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, organizations are coming to terms with their racist histories.

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Almost all Covid-19 patients with symptoms had at least 1 of these 3, CDC survey says

Covid-19 can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but a new analysis of records by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that most patients seemed to share at least one of three symptoms: fever, cough or shortness of breath.

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Protesters asked to leave or risk arrest after Portland Police Association office is set ablaze

Authorities asked protesters near the Portland Police Association office to leave Saturday night or risk arrest.

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This is the best way to honor John Lewis' legacy

There is a bridge in Selma, Alabama, where the 25-year-old John Lewis nearly died during the 1965 "Bloody Sunday" march. This bridge, named after Edmund Pettus -- a Confederate general and leader of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan -- spans the reality of America's racist foundations and the dream of a just country.

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Seven things you probably didn't know were connected to slavery

As protesters across the United States continue calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, organizations are coming to terms with their racist histories.

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Almost all Covid-19 patients with symptoms had at least 1 of these 3, CDC survey says

Covid-19 can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but a new analysis of records by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that most patients seemed to share at least one of three symptoms: fever, cough or shortness of breath.

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How the world's second-most populated country hit 1 million coronavirus cases

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India's rich can't flee the pandemic. That's given some new empathy for the poor

India passed 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases Friday, after its health ministry reported a record 34,956 new infections in just 24 hours.

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Lawsuit claims Breonna Taylor lived for '5 to 6 minutes' after being shot

Breonna Taylor was briefly alive for "five to six minutes" after being shot, according to a claim made in a lawsuit filed by Taylor's mother against Brett Hankison, Myles Cosgrove and Jonathan Mattingly, the three Louisville Metro Police Department officers identified in connection to her death.

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Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower vandalized three times in one week

The Black Lives Matter street mural in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan has been vandalized three times in one week, according to the New York Police Department.

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See the creative ways parents are trying to solve the school problem

Retail spaces, co-ops, outdoor learning: Parents are grappling with what to do with their kids this school season. Here are some alternatives they've come up with.

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NYPD commissioner offers scathing rebuke of lawmakers critical of officers and pushing for reforms

The leader of the New York Police Department offered a scathing rebuke of lawmakers who have been critical of officers and pushed for reforms during a closed-door speech at the department's weekly crime stats briefing, according to a video recording of the remarks obtained by CNN.

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Can a religious group that Beijing banned and calls an 'evil cult' still operate in Hong Kong?

To the upbeat sounds of a blue-uniformed brass band, the rally proceeded through downtown Hong Kong.

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'He's unteachable': Doctor blasts Trump's latest mask remarks

Dr. Jonathan Reiner reacts to President Donald Trump's comments about a national mask mandate during an interview with Fox News' Chris Wallace.

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Covid-19 has exposed India's failure to deliver even the most basic obligations to its people

Days before India lifted its nationwide lockdown on June 1, the country's health ministry issued a press statement with a triumphant headline. "15 countries with highest number of Covid-19 cases, with almost same population as India, have reported 34 times cases and 83 times deaths as reported in India," it said.

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Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew, releases photos of her private wedding

Buckingham Palace has released photographs from the private wedding of the UK's Princess Beatrice, who married real estate developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday in a ceremony at Windsor Castle attended by Queen Elizabeth II.

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A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stun Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Saturday.

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Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew, releases photos of her private wedding

Buckingham Palace has released photographs from the private wedding of the UK's Princess Beatrice, who married real estate developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on Friday in a ceremony at Windsor Castle attended by Queen Elizabeth II.

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A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stun Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Saturday.

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Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20

Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but competed for Australia in the 2018 Olympics, has died at 20 in Moscow, the International Skating Union reported Saturday.

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Rev. Vickey Gibbs, beloved Houston pastor and activist, dies at 57

In her last sermon in early June, Rev. Vickey Gibbs described what she called a fractured nation, and the impact that the coronavirus was having on her community in Houston, Texas.

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Tiger Woods shrugs off back problems to card one-under 71 at Memorial

After struggling to make the cut and troubled by persistent back problems, Tiger Woods showed promise of better things to come with a battling one-under-par 71 in the third round of the Memorial tournament on Saturday.

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A swarm of flying ants stretched for miles over the UK and looked like rain on weather radar

You can add giant swarms of flying ants to your 2020 scary-sounding insects Bingo card alongside murder hornets and hordes of noisy cicadas.

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Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20

Pairs figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who was born in Russia but competed for Australia in the 2018 Olympics, has died at 20 in Moscow, the International Skating Union reported Saturday.

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Rev. Vickey Gibbs, beloved Houston pastor and activist, dies at 57

In her last sermon in early June, Rev. Vickey Gibbs described what she called a fractured nation, and the impact that the coronavirus was having on her community in Houston, Texas.

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Tiger Woods shrugs off back problems to card one-under 71 at Memorial

After struggling to make the cut and troubled by persistent back problems, Tiger Woods showed promise of better things to come with a battling one-under-par 71 in the third round of the Memorial tournament on Saturday.

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A swarm of flying ants stretched for miles over the UK and looked like rain on weather radar

You can add giant swarms of flying ants to your 2020 scary-sounding insects Bingo card alongside murder hornets and hordes of noisy cicadas.

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'I have to pinch myself': Hamilton claims 90th pole

Lewis Hamilton matched another Michael Schumacher record as he claimed the 90th pole position of his career to lead a Mercedes lockout of the front row at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

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'I have to pinch myself': Hamilton claims 90th pole

Lewis Hamilton matched another Michael Schumacher record as he claimed the 90th pole position of his career to lead a Mercedes lockout of the front row at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer.

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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer.

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Fatal shot that killed Washington police officer was from his partner

A police officer killed in a shooting earlier this week in a Seattle suburb was struck by gunfire from a fellow police officer, according to the agency investigating the shooting.

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Fatal shot that killed Washington police officer was from his partner

A police officer killed in a shooting earlier this week in a Seattle suburb was struck by gunfire from a fellow police officer, according to the agency investigating the shooting.

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Birx's rise in the Trump administration has tainted her reputation among some health experts

As the relationship between Dr. Anthony Fauci and President Donald Trump publicly disintegrated over the past few months, Dr. Deborah Birx, Fauci's former mentee, solidified her standing inside the White House, to the point that sources familiar with the situation say she has essentially taken charge of running the task force day to day.

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Mysterious arrest video with unidentified police raises questions

A mysterious video of unidentified police arresting a protester and putting him in an unmarked vehicle has been shared widely online, including by a US senator who called it "authoritarianism." US Customs and Border Protection says the person detained in the video was suspected of assaulting federal agents.

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Will Trump send his son back to school? See Kellyanne Conway's response

White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway says it will be a personal decision by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump whether they decide to send their teenage son back to school during the coronavirus pandemic.

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John King: We thought this was troublesome. You see the trend now

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that instead of focusing on a second wave of coronavirus, the US needs to focus on the alarming increase of coronavirus cases happening now.

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Poppy Harlow clashes with Trump's campaign adviser

CNN's Poppy Harlow presses Donald Trump campaign adviser Mercedes Schlapp on Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as case numbers across the country continue to surge.

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Trump taxes judgment to be issued quickly, Supreme Court says

The US Supreme Court granted the Manhattan district attorney's request to immediately issue its judgment in the case over President Donald Trump's tax returns, paving the way for new challenges to a grand jury subpoena to be handled by a lower court judge.

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Spain orders cull of nearly 100,000 farmed mink after positive Covid-19 tests

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America and Europe need trillions more in stimulus

Retail sales in the United States, an important data point on the health of the economy, are nearly back to where they were before the pandemic hit.

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Europe tries again to agree 'critical' rescue package for the economy

European Union leaders, battling a savage recession, need to agree quickly on fresh economic relief worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

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Several police officers fired in India after video surfaces showing force used against protesting Dalit farmers

Seven police officers and a senior local official have been fired in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after footage of a violent encounter between police and two farmers went viral on social media.

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America and Europe need trillions more in stimulus

Retail sales in the United States, an important data point on the health of the economy, are nearly back to where they were before the pandemic hit.

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Bubba Wallace is still learning to 'embrace' activism after finding himself at the center of a race debate

NASCAR ​driver Bubba Wallace says he's still learning to "embrace" the idea of being an activist after finding himself at the center of the race debate in recent weeks.

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At least 15 women are accusing Washington Redskins staffers of sexual harassment, report says

The Washington Redskins have launched an internal investigation after 15 former female employees and two journalists who covered the team accused team staffers of sexual harassment and verbal abuse, the team told CNN.

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UN aid chief to wealthy nations: 'Failure to act now will leave the virus free to circle round the globe'

The United Nations' top official in charge of humanitarian aid has criticized the world's wealthy industrialized nations for their "short sighted" response to the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that their failure to support the developing world could exacerbate the effects of the global health crisis for tens of millions of people.

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A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

In early July, farmer Jeremy Storey dropped off an order of eggs at a restaurant's back door as planned and continued on his way.

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A teen on her first skydive and a veteran instructor died when their chutes failed

Jeanna Triplicata wasn't a thrill-seeker, but she decided to try something daring after graduating high school: going skydiving for the first time.

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A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

In early July, farmer Jeremy Storey dropped off an order of eggs at a restaurant's back door as planned and continued on his way.

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A teen on her first skydive and a veteran instructor died when their chutes failed

Jeanna Triplicata wasn't a thrill-seeker, but she decided to try something daring after graduating high school: going skydiving for the first time.

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A hospital owner in Bangladesh allegedly scammed patients out of $350,000 using fake Covid-19 tests. Then he tried to flee the country

A hospital owner in Bangladesh was arrested Thursday on charges of fraud, after allegedly issuing thousands of fake Covid-19 test results to deceive patients out of an estimated $350,000, in a wide-ranging scam that has shaken confidence in the country's medical establishment.

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Why the Trump administration's win over Huawei could be bad news for TikTok

A week after saying his administration was "looking at" banning short-form video app TikTok in the United States, President Donald Trump claimed credit for personally thwarting the expansion plans of another Chinese-affiliated technology company: Huawei.

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Latin America and the Caribbean top 3.5 million Covid-19 cases

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As Trump refuses to lead, America tries to save itself

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Covid-19 cases among US military causes mistrust in Okinawa

More US service members in Okinawa, Japan are testing positive for Covid-19, causing growing mistrust in an already troubled relationship between the two countries.

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Drug overdose deaths jump in 2019 to nearly 71,000, a record high

Drug overdose deaths in the United States jumped last year by a projected 4.8%, wiping out a slight decline in 2018 and setting a new record high, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

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CNN anchor tweets that he's still waiting for test results. His colleague responds

CNN reporters Fred Pleitgen and Victor Blackwell discuss the stark contrast of coronavirus testing in the US and Germany.

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Covid-19 cases among US military causes mistrust in Okinawa

More US service members in Okinawa, Japan are testing positive for Covid-19, causing growing mistrust in an already troubled relationship between the two countries.

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Drug overdose deaths jump in 2019 to nearly 71,000, a record high

Drug overdose deaths in the United States jumped last year by a projected 4.8%, wiping out a slight decline in 2018 and setting a new record high, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

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CNN anchor tweets that he's still waiting for test results. His colleague responds

CNN reporters Fred Pleitgen and Victor Blackwell discuss the stark contrast of coronavirus testing in the US and Germany.

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South Korea's president says he's a feminist. Three of his allies have been accused of sex crimes

The woman who accused Seoul's mayor of sexual harassment says the city government told her he wasn't "that kind of person" when she made her complaint, according to two non-profit organizations working with her.

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South Korea's president says he's a feminist. Three of his allies have been accused of sex crimes

The woman who accused Seoul's mayor of sexual harassment says the city government told her he wasn't "that kind of person" when she made her complaint, according to two non-profit organizations working with her.

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Trump shakes up campaign leadership as he struggles in latest polls

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North Carolina city votes to approve reparations for Black residents

In a historic move, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, voted unanimously to approve a reparations resolution for Black residents Tuesday night.

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America's secret weapon against a plummeting world population

The only way the United States can remain the world's most prosperous, powerful country is by embracing immigration. That's the inescapable conclusion from a new study published on Tuesday in the Lancet that predicts the world's population will peak far sooner than anticipated, and start shrinking before the end of this century.

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Trump shakes up campaign leadership as he struggles in latest polls

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How New Zealand became the apocalypse bunker of the world

In Queenstown — a picturesque ski spot that often attracts comparisons to Aspen, Colorado — rumors about foreigners investing in apocalypse-proof bunkers have been swirling for years.

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North Carolina city votes to approve reparations for Black residents

In a historic move, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, voted unanimously to approve a reparations resolution for Black residents Tuesday night.

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America's secret weapon against a plummeting world population

The only way the United States can remain the world's most prosperous, powerful country is by embracing immigration. That's the inescapable conclusion from a new study published on Tuesday in the Lancet that predicts the world's population will peak far sooner than anticipated, and start shrinking before the end of this century.

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These states have tamed coronavirus. Here's how they're doing it

When Covid-19 suddenly ravaged New York, hospitals looked "apocalyptic." Refrigerated trucks turned into morgues because there wasn't enough space for all the victims.

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Before taking her own life, triathlete asked her mother to 'lay bare the sins' of her alleged abusers

He's a typically proud father as he recalls the joy of his daughter winning a medal.

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These states have tamed coronavirus. Here's how they're doing it

When Covid-19 suddenly ravaged New York, hospitals looked "apocalyptic." Refrigerated trucks turned into morgues because there wasn't enough space for all the victims.

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Before taking her own life, triathlete asked her mother to 'lay bare the sins' of her alleged abusers

He's a typically proud father as he recalls the joy of his daughter winning a medal.

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Huawei's hopes of global domination have been dashed

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Ivanka Trump backs Goya and possibly violates ethics rule

White House adviser and President's daughter Ivanka Trump may have violated a government ethics rule when she posted a photo of herself holding a can of black beans Tuesday night.

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Teenage boy dies from bubonic plague after eating marmot

A 15-year-old boy has died from bubonic plague in western Mongolia, according to government health officials.

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Andrew Cuomo's nutty and smug Covid poster

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a skilled political leader, made a rare misstep by releasing a strange, quirky poster depicting his personal thoughts about how New York fought through its worst and deadliest days (so far) of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Alligator charges kayaker. See what happens next

A kayaker navigating the Waccamaw River in North Carolina had a close call with a nearby alligator.

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One-third of caregivers say Alzheimer's patients have access to guns at home, study finds

About a third of people with Alzheimer's disease have access to a firearm in their home, according to a newly published survey of caregivers.

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A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a New York apartment, law enforcement source says

A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a luxury New York condo, a law enforcement source told CNN.

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Judge halts federal execution and orders further evaluation of mental competency claims

The second federal execution scheduled for this week has been halted by a federal judge out of Washington, DC.

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Huawei's hopes of global domination have been dashed

Britain's decision to ban Huawei from the country's 5G network is a huge blow to the Chinese conglomerate's global ambitions and hopes of leading the next generation of wireless technology.

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Ivanka Trump backs Goya and possibly violates ethics rule

White House adviser and President's daughter Ivanka Trump may have violated a government ethics rule when she posted a photo of herself holding a can of black beans Tuesday night.

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One-third of caregivers say Alzheimer's patients have access to guns at home, study finds

About a third of people with Alzheimer's disease have access to a firearm in their home, according to a newly published survey of caregivers.

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Judge halts federal execution and orders further evaluation of mental competency claims

The second federal execution scheduled for this week has been halted by a federal judge out of Washington, DC.

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Huawei's hopes of global domination have been dashed

Britain's decision to ban Huawei from the country's 5G network is a huge blow to the Chinese conglomerate's global ambitions and hopes of leading the next generation of wireless technology.

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US banks warn of much more economic pain ahead

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The world's methane emissions are at a record high, and burping cows are driving the rise

Methane emissions are at their highest level ever, with agriculture and fossil fuels the biggest drivers, according to new research.

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US banks warn of much more economic pain ahead

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The world's methane emissions are at a record high, and burping cows are driving the rise

Methane emissions are at their highest level ever, with agriculture and fossil fuels the biggest drivers, according to new research.

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Artist replaces slave trader statue with one of a Black Lives Matter protester

Last month, Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Bristol, UK, made headlines around the world when they toppled a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston and dumped it into the River Avon.

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Police use water cannons on protesters outside Netanyahu residence

Hundreds gathered on the streets of Jerusalem to call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign. Israel has seen record new Covid-19 cases and the economy has been hit hard by the crisis. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

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